Culture & Food

Documentary: With Myself I Started

Amal Madanat, Elie Nimri
Venue
Hangar - Ras El Ain
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
14 October 2017
Time
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Frustrated by the littering and garbage that can be found scattered throughout Jordan, Amal was inspired to develop solutions and to contribute to a more environmentally sustainable future for Jordan.
Workshop
Venue
Mobile MakerSpace
Location
Ras El Ain
Date
14 October 2017
Time
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The workshop provides an introduction to 3D Printing and its technologies and where and how this technology is used on a global scale.
Culture & Food
Independent Space
Venue
The Children's Museum
Location
King Hussein Park
Date
6 - 9, 11 - 14 October 2017
Time
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In cooperation with the Goethe Institute (the German Cultural Center), the Children's Museum Jordan hosts the Science Film Festival, where children can watch short science films on scientific topics, discoveries, and quests and enjoy scientific activities.
Independent Space
Workshop

Light Weaver Workshop

Dr. Azra Akšamija and Dr. Mohammed Yaghan
Venue
German-Jordanian University (GJU), School of Architecture and Built Environment
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
6 - 8 October 2017
Time
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The "Lightweaver" workshop is part of the "Design for a Nomadic World" exhibition, which explores how art, architecture and design can address the emotional, cultural and aesthetic needs of refugees, while fostering a better cross-cultural understanding and a social cohesion between migrant and host communities.
Independent Space
Workshop
Venue
Mixed Dimensions
Location
Um Uthaina
Date
8, 11 October 2017
Time
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This workshop is an introduction to the basics of Blender, an open source computer graphics software used for creating animated films, visual effects, art, 3D modeling, video games and much more.
Independent Space
Workshop
Venue
Design Institute Amman
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
9 - 11 October 2017
Time
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This three-day workshop offers advanced training in designing Arabic typefaces, and is open to designers with a strong interest in typography, or with previous experience in Arabic type design wishing to advance their design and technical skills.
Independent Space
Workshop

Designing on the Mannequin

Edelina Joyce Issa
Venue
Design Institute Amman
Location
Jabal Amman
Date
9 - 10 October 2017
Time
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The two-day workshop aims to provide an understanding of fashion design through three-dimensional experimentation. Students will learn about the principles of fashion design by experimenting with fabric directly onto the mannequin, allowing for an instant visualization of ideas, as they would appear on the body.
Culture & Food
Independent Space
Venue
Caritas
Location
Airport Road
Date
6, 8, 13 October 2017
Time
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Set between hills and the Amman National Forest, the community space is nestled in an olive grove where Jordanians and Iraqi refugees have been working in a number of activities. The space is open to the public on the weekends, allowing families to enjoy the various activities, food, live music, and market showcasing work by community producers from all over Jordan.
Independent Space
Workshop

3D Printing 101

Mixed Dimensions
Venue
Mixed Dimensions
Location
Um Uthaina
Date
9 - 10 October 2017
Time
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The workshop provides an introduction to 3D Printing and its technologies and where and how this technology is used on a global scale.
Independent Space
Workshop
Venue
Creative Art Center Amman
Location
8th Circle
Date
9 October 2017
Time
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This workshop introduces globally recognized crystalline glazing techniques to artists. The workshop will include a slideshow of artists and their work, samples of pots and ceramic designs and an exhibition of different steps, tools and equipment needed. The workshop will end with a question and answer session.
Culture & Food
Independent Space

Tea Party

Namliyeh
Venue
Namliyeh
Location
Jabal Al Lweibdeh
Date
9 October 2017
Time
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Stop by for an afternoon tea party at Namliyeh's kitchen and tasting room in Jabal Al Lweibdeh to sample jams from their seasonal collections along with handcrafted bread, fresh butter and tea. Learn more about lesser known traditional farming methods, the available fruit varieties in Jordan, and Namliyeh’s wild herbal infusions.